Move over, CBD. There’s plenty of us that also want presents of the mind-altering kind for the holidays. Leave it to California’s cannabis companies to compile the best limited-edition releases in the country to give the gift of green (options in every state were researched to no avail). From festive flower strains to THC-infused tea, here are eight picks for those looking to get lit this season.
Lowell Herb Co. Holiday Gift Set Collection
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Lowell Herb Co. Holiday Gift Set Collection
Beloved for its bustling Los Angeles café, premium flower, and posh packaging, Lowell Herb Co.’s annual holiday gift set collection never disappoints. Choose from the Chanukah Flight, Home For The Holidays Coffee-Table Book, a Stuffed Stocking or holiday-themed pre-roll packs to elevate every celebration. From $55, lowellfarms.com
dosist holiday wellness kit
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dosist holiday wellness kit
Known for its precision vaporizer technology and groundbreaking retail concept, dosist has packaged all six targeted formulations (bliss, sleep, calm, relief, passion, and arouse) into one limited-edition gift tin — sure to provide happiness for the most health-conscious on your list. Each medical-grade pen in the dosist holiday wellness kit contains 50 doses (2.25 milligrams per hit) of pure cannabis plant extract. $240, dosist.com
Island Holiday Mini’s
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Island Holiday Minis
The SoCal cool kids at Island have teamed up with MedMen to offer a special edition pre-roll pack of its single strain, seasonal flower that’s sourced from a network of small farms across California. Each giftable pouch is a perfect stocking stuffer and comes with five mini-joints with a branded gift tag. $35, island.co
Kikoko Tea Gift Sets
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Kikoko Tea Gift Tin
California’s leading cannabis beverage company is by women for women and its THC-, CBD-, and CBN-infused herbal teas tackle four female-specific concerns: Tranquili-Tea for insomnia (SLEEP), Sympa-Tea for pain relief (PEACE), Sensuali-Tea for sex (LOVE), and Positivi-Tea for mood elevation (JOY). Each gift set includes four tea bags and a reusable printed tin commissioned by a woman artist. $24, kikoko.com
Garden Society Holiday Hostess Gift Set
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Garden Society Holiday Hostess Gift Set
Craft cannabis meets sisterhood at Garden Society, a women-owned and female-focused company dedicated to helping others find holistic alternatives to help rejuvenate from the rigors of day-to-day life. The limited-edition Garden Society Holiday Hostess Gift set pairs its best-selling Milk Chocolates with Sea Salt with High CBD Rosettes to help ease the holiday stress in any situation. $55, thegardensociety.com
Old Pal Ready To Roll Kit
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Old Pal Ready To Roll Kit
“It’s just weed, man,” states the mission of Old Pal, a cannabis company that feels (and smokes) like a throwback classic. Just for the holidays, its branded, resealable pouches of pre-ground flower (simply available in Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid) come with a set of custom Old Pal rolling papers. $50, oldpal.com
Caliva Blitzen OG and Lemon Gumdrop
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Caliva Limited-Edition Holiday Strains
The cannabis company that counts Joe Montana as an investor and Jay-Z as chief brand strategist has unveiled two exclusive, handpicked strains for the holidays that were selected for superior aroma and trichomes. Caliva’s Blitzen OG is a heavy-hitting indica providing intense body relaxation and a psychedelic cerebral buzz while the Lemon Gumdrop uplifts like a traditional sativa resulting in a boost of chatty energy. $38, caliva.com
Canndescent Cheer
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Canndescent Cheer
California’s number one-selling brand of flower in the luxury category has released a limited-edition Cheer collection for the holiday season adding to its signature lineup of effect-based cannabis: Calm, Cruise, Create, Connect, and Charge. Composed of 100% virgin flower, the strain is a sativa-leaning hybrid ideal for party hopping in a ready-to-gift pack of six pre-rolls (Canndescent Cheer is also available in a one gram box and single pre-roll). $54, canndescent.com
Note: All products are available in licensed dispensaries and delivery services only. Check brand website for retail partners.